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  • September 9, 2012 at 9:42 pm #16787
    dave95

    Currently running 700×28 Specialized All Condition Armadillo…

    Was thinking of trying a 700×23 or 700×20…

    Can anyone recommend something similar but perhaps a little lighter. Not a race tyre, but not as heavy as the Armadillo – something they would trust on a commute and a Sunday ride..

    ta

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  • September 20, 2012 at 3:49 pm #699627
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    dave95

    went for the Vredestein
    went for the Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps in the end, will be fitting soon…

    September 20, 2012 at 9:41 am #699625
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    issacforce

    agree with moysten conti
    agree with moysten conti 4000sfor all round riding and swalbe zx hd for summer,

    September 12, 2012 at 7:01 pm #699623
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    Simon E

    Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase
    Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase for excellent puncture resistance (sizes from 23-32mm). Tough and roll surprisingly well.

    If you want something lighter: Vittoria Rubino Pro III, Schwalbe Durano. I have recently fitted some Schwalbe Blizzard Sport (a 240g folding tyre for less than £10 each!). Seem to roll nicely, so far so good…

    September 12, 2012 at 5:04 pm #699621
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    Mostyn

    cat1commuter wrote:I’d

    cat1commuter wrote:
    I’d suggest 700 x 25 Michelin Krylion Carbon as being exactly what you want.

    Krylions : No-longer available, they are now called : Michelin Pro 4, Endurance.

    September 12, 2012 at 3:27 pm #699619
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    _SiD_

    Conti GPs. (Black chilli
    Conti GPs. (Black chilli compound).
    22mm on front and 24 mm on the rear.
    Grippy, hard wearing, lightish and good value.

    September 12, 2012 at 6:46 am #699617
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    John_the_Monkey

    Krylion Carbon is a good
    Krylion Carbon is a good choice – I’m surprised by just how nice mine are to ride.

    September 10, 2012 at 5:23 pm #699615
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    RobeH

    Mostyn wrote:700 x 23

    Mostyn wrote:
    700 x 23 Verdestein Fortezza Tricomps, They’re lightweight, safe and the longevity is good. Michelin Lithion will last; and hug the road, or Michelin Pro 4, Endurance, Continental 4000s for lightweight fast rolling.

    Schwalbe Ultremo ZX for summer use. All the above are 700 x23 or 700 x 25.

    I’d suggest the VTFs for you 700 x 23.

    +1 for the Verdestein Fortezza Tricomps,

    September 10, 2012 at 3:26 pm #699613
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    gthornton101

    I can vouch for the Conti
    I can vouch for the Conti 4000S – use them on my commute 22miles/day. They roll well and seem to be resistant enough so far, 1 puncture past 6months (touch wood!).

    Though if your route is more prone to debris and glass I’d probably opt for something with a bit more protection.

    September 10, 2012 at 1:45 pm #699611
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    Yorkshie Whippet

    If you can still get them,
    If you can still get them, Specialized Roubaix. They have 25mm casing with a tread pattern of 23mm. I like mine as winter tyres. They also very good on pave.

    September 10, 2012 at 12:00 pm #699609
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    road ronin

    conti 4 season, or 4000gp as
    conti 4 season, or 4000gp as a good winter/ commute tyre

    September 10, 2012 at 11:56 am #699607
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    Conti 4 Seasons for
    Conti 4 Seasons for durability and commuting reliability. Conti 4000S for performance.

    Where is the commute? Are glass, flints and other debris a big problem? If they are then stick with the Armadillos or go for Conti 4 Seasons.

    You will notice a difference in speed just by switching to a 25mm or 23mm tyre even if you stick with the All Conditions. As I remember the 23mm All Conditions can be a real pain to get off of the rim if something does manage to get through them.

    September 10, 2012 at 11:05 am #699605
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    cat1commuter

    I’d suggest 700 x 25 Michelin
    I’d suggest 700 x 25 Michelin Krylion Carbon as being exactly what you want.

    September 10, 2012 at 8:57 am #699603
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    Mostyn

    700 x 23 Verdestein Fortezza
    700 x 23 Verdestein Fortezza Tricomps, They’re lightweight, safe and the longevity is good. Michelin Lithion will last; and hug the road, or Michelin Pro 4, Endurance, Continental 4000s for lightweight fast rolling.

    Schwalbe Ultremo ZX for summer use. All the above are 700 x23 or 700 x 25.

    I’d suggest the VTFs for you 700 x 23.

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